Category: Aquatics
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Crypto Caution: CDC warns pool operators and swimmers
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Cryptosporidium parvum outbreaks linked to swimming pools and water playgrounds have doubled from 2014 to 2016 in the United States, according to a new Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by Centers for Disease Control. Commonly referred to as “Crypto,” this parasitic infection is transmitted by swimmers ingesting contaminated pool water. In 2016, the CDC got…
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Clear Comfort Partners with National Commercial Pool Equipment Distributor Lincoln Aquatics
Partnership Brings Lincoln Aquatics Customers Superior, Low Chlorine Secondary Sanitizer System Clear Comfort today announces its partnership with commercial aquatics distributor Lincoln Aquatics, a leading national supplier of commercial swimming pool equipment and aquatic supplies. Clear Comfort’s innovative commercial pool systems combined with Lincoln Aquatics’ market presence will bring commercial aquatic facilities a superior solution…
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Clear Comfort named Pool & Spa News Top 50 Product
The Clear Comfort CCW100 has been selected as a Pool & Spa News Top 50 Pool & Spa Product for 2017. The CCW100 uses a powerful, patented hydroxyl-based advanced oxidation process to offer effective, low-chlorine sanitation to residential pools. In commercial pools, the system reduces chlorine use by 30 to 50 percent, eliminates odor-causing disinfection byproducts, and destroys Cryptosporidium.…
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Clear Comfort Expands Reach with United Aqua Group Partnership
Premier Partnership Brings Ground-Breaking Low-Chlorine Technology to Millions of Pool Owners Clear Comfort announces today its partnership with United Aqua Group, one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious professional pool construction, retail and service industry organizations. Clear Comfort’s new and innovative technology in combination with United Aqua Group’s extensive, elite membership means pool owners,…
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Cost saving tips for commercial pools
Managing a commercial pool is no small task. Here are several ways to save money, time and energy. Lower Your Energy Bills While expensive, a solar thermal system can reduce energy costs by thousands per year. Because code requires 24-hour circulation, a variable speed pump is also a great option that can lessen your energy use…
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Certifications & CEU for aquatics and pool operators
As a commercial pool/spa operator (CPO), you are responsible for a large and complex facility. It is best to stay on top of your game by keeping current with continuing education and also pursuing certifications whenever pertinent. There are a few different pool operator certifications available: National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has an Aquatic…
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Swim diapers won’t stop Crypto in pools
Swim diapers are not effective at keeping harmful fecal matter out of the pool, according to biochemist and Professor Una Ryan. Ryan told The Daily Telegraph, “They don’t work, they don’t work at all — they may be a bit better than a regular nappy, but they release fecal matter into the pool.” Harmful contaminants,…